Breakfast Plate „Mon Petit“
Metal forming processes use force to induce plastic deformation on a blank to achieve the desired shape. Incremental sheet forming (ISF) is a sheet metal forming technique where a sheet is formed into the final workpiece by a series of small incremental deformations. Due to the fact that the process is controlled entirely by computer generated code, no die is needed as it is in traditional sheet metal forming.
Yet, some of the most common failures in sheet metal forming operations are the inaccuracy of a deformation due to springback. Therefore this work deals with the development of foam structure support, that allows individual geometry support without the effort of designing particular support constructions.
Machining on both sides of the sheet is also a desirable issue, wherfore a horizontal holding device was designed and constructed. It allows an accurate positioning and quick release for turning over the sheet.
Having a 35×35 cm metal-sheet-format and the ability to form hollows of different sizes and geometries with a maximum wall-steep-angle of 55°, I came up with the idea of designing a breakfast tray. Therefore the crockery and cutlery for serving a „Viennese breakfast“ in bed can find its proper place.
supervisor: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Johannes Braumann, Creative Robotics